Robin Slater

Author's details

Name: Robin Slater
Date registered: September 20, 2011
URL: http://www.sangay.com

Biography

Fortunate husband to 1, grateful father of 2 & loyal friend to 3 (well, maybe more). / QUICK FACTS: Current location: Quito, Ecuador Nationality: British/Ecuadorian Languages: English (mother tongue), Spanish, French (limited) / IN A NUTSHELL: Robin Slater (that's me) is a social worker by trade that naturally evolved into a Galapagos Islands & Ecuador Travel Consultant by passion & experience. / Clear mind + clear goals + clear actions = Clear Achievements

Latest posts

  1. Galapagos Islands Baltra airport raises its taxes as of April 4th 2013 — March 27, 2013
  2. The Ultimate Guide to the New Quito International Airport – Ecuador — February 26, 2013
  3. Increased Quito Airport Taxes effective February 20th 2013 — February 20, 2013
  4. Quito, Ecuador – One of the 20 Best Destinations to Visit in 2013 by National Geographic Traveler Magazine — November 27, 2012
  5. Local Galapagos Islands Surfer Missing — October 11, 2012

Most commented posts

  1. Measles Outbreak in Central Andean Sierra region of Ecuador — 3 comments
  2. Mount Tungurahua Volcano — 2 comments
  3. Galapagos Marine Reserve & NGOs Fighting In Its Defense — 2 comments
  4. Mindo Canopy Accident, Ecuador — 2 comments
  5. Majestic Acrobatic Giants of the Seas – Humpback Whales — 2 comments

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Mar
27
2013

Galapagos Islands Baltra airport raises its taxes as of April 4th 2013

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BALTRA-TAX

An official bulletin from TAME airline today has just confirmed that as of April 4th, 2013 all  flights into the Baltra airport in the Galapagos Islands (IATA airport code GPS) will increase ATO service tax on airline tickets in the following manner: Colonials:         was USD $1.00 | now USD $ 2.00 | increase …

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Feb
26
2013

The Ultimate Guide to the New Quito International Airport – Ecuador

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LUGGAGE-ICON

Now almost one week after its long awaited opening on February 20th, 2013, the new Quito International Airport, Mariscal Sucre, settles into its daily routine. There is always something good in an apparently bad situation … and reversely, there can always be something bad in an apparently good situation. Making the most of a very delayed …

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Feb
20
2013

Increased Quito Airport Taxes effective February 20th 2013

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AIRPORT-TAX

As of today, February 20th 2013 Quito airport taxes have increased. Passengers with tickets issued before February 20th can pay for the increase directly at the airport. USD $8.17 tax increase for DOMESTIC/NATIONAL routes. USD $15.86 tax increase for INTERNATIONAL routes. For more information on the new Quito International airport which inaugurated operations today, fell free …

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Nov
27
2012

Quito, Ecuador – One of the 20 Best Destinations to Visit in 2013 by National Geographic Traveler Magazine

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NAT-GEO-QUITO-COVER

Quito, Ecuador – One of the 20 best destinations to know in 2013. That’s the recognition Quito, capital of Ecuador, received last night (November 26th, 2012) by the National Geographic Traveler magazine.  The award ceremony occurred during the opening of the 2nd Exchange on Sustainable Tourism (II Bolsa de Turismo Sostenible), organized by the Rainforest …

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Oct
11
2012

Local Galapagos Islands Surfer Missing

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Missing surfer in Galapagos

Since last night (Wednesday, October 10th, 2012) the Galapagos National Park Service (GNPS) and other local authorities are on alert to rescue a young local surfer, who has been missing since yesterday in the Turtle Bay (Bahia Tortuga), located on the outskirts of Puerto Ayora on the island of Santa Cruz in the Galapagos Islands. …

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Sep
18
2012

Ecuador Mobile Cell Phone Dialing

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NINE

As of September 30th, 2012 anyone dialing an Ecuadorian mobile (cellular) telephone number must add an additional 9 (nine) after the first 0 (zero).  This means that all Ecuadorian cell numbers will now have 10 digits (instead of 9). For dialing an Ecuadorian cell number internationally, the same holds true (i.e., adding an addition 9 …

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Aug
24
2012

U.K. Travel Advisory for Ecuador: Machiavellian Politics or Exaggerated Caution?

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U.K. issuing a travel advisory for Ecuador Travel advisory text directly from FCO website … “In view of recent demonstrations (August) outside the British Embassy Quito, and the British Honorary Consulate, Guayaquil related to the Assange case, British Nationals should exercise caution, avoid gatherings and carry ID at all times. Even peaceful demonstrations can turn …

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Aug
23
2012

New Quito International Airport News

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TABABELA-AIRPORT-GRAPHIC

After 52 years of service, the current International Airport of Quito, Mariscal Sucre [IATA airport code: UIO], switches off its lights and closes permanently on February 19th, 2013. The original airport was built in 1960 on 126 hectares of land, located in the north of Quito. Due to its location in the middle of a …

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Aug
21
2012

Mount Tungurahua Volcano

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Ecuador is not only home to the world’s highest active volcano (Cotopaxi), but to numerous other active and extinct volcanoes. In fact, Ecuador has one of the world’s highest densities of volcanoes in one given country. There are 30 volcanoes on mainland Ecuador and some 14 in the Galapagos Islands. LATEST NEWS AT BOTTOM Note: …

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Jun
24
2012

Iconic Galapagos Islands Figure Dies – Lonesome George

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The deceased Lonesome George being removed from his coral. Photo source: La Hora

Lonesome George was more than an iconic figure for the Galapagos Islands. Although the exact age of Lonesome George (or Solitario Jorge in Spanish) was never known, he was presumed to be over 100 years old.  He was discovered on Pinta Island back in 1972 (at the time this species was thought to be extinct) …

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